Photo by Bob Baikauskas
Lincoln Hills
Photography Club

Bandon, Oregon -- Circles In The Sand

Artist Denny Dyke and friend

Worker preparing the pathway

Denny inspecting the pathway

Detailed drawing
During a visit to Bandon, you might be lucky to watch the entire process in which the artist, Denny Dyke, creates a memorial for someone who had recently passed away, getting married or celebrating an anniversary. A recent experience:
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First thing in the morning, about 8 workers drew pathways and patterns in the sand using rakes and sticks. After a few hours, the labyrinth was completed, and dozens of people walked the pathway in reverence to their friend who had passed away. Later, the high tide washed the beautiful Circles in the Sand away and created a new canvas.
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There is an occasional sand creation in Florence. Check out their website for scheduling.
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For timing of the labyrinth creation, go to the website of the artist, Denny Dyke -- click HERE
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The following are a few pictures of the labyrinth on Bandon beach.

Memorial walk

Nearby the labyrinth, some sea creatures could be seen. It was low tide.